phò mã
noun
Hanoi [fɔ˨˩ maː˦ˀ˥]Huế [fɔ˦˩ maː˧˨]Saigon [fɔ˨˩ maː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phò mã means prince consort.
Meanings of phò mã in English
Noun
- prince consort
- kén phò mãto find a husband for your princess
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 駙馬 (SV: phụ mã).
Frequently asked questions
What does phò mã mean in English?
phò mã (noun) means "prince consort".
How do you pronounce phò mã?
IPA: Hanoi [fɔ˨˩ maː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [fɔ˨˩ maː˨˩˦]. Tones: phò — falling tone (huyền), mã — creaky rising tone (ngã).